Ticking the right boxes: Energy & Sustainability Statements

4th December 2019|

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Navigating your way through planning regulations can be both time-consuming and complex, especially if you’re a new developer. And with the EU parliament declaring a climate emergency in November 2019, we can only expect regulations to get progressively tighter when it comes to energy consumption and supply.

The London Plan dictates that all major developments within the Greater London Authority must submit an energy strategy to comply with its policies 5.2 to 5.9. These policies cover a range of topics including sustainable design and construction; decentralised energy networks and renewable energy. The new version of the London Plan will be published in spring 2020.

The target for all buildings to become carbon neutral isn’t just limited to the densely populated area of London. The majority of local planning authorities now insist that a detailed energy statement is prepared for both domestic and commercial developments as part of the planning application. Depending on the authority, a 10%, 20% or even a 35% reduction in CO2 emissions may be requested against the current Part L Building Regulation targets. The energy statement must clearly outline your commitments in terms of CO2 savings, measures proposed to reduce energy demand and how you will utilise renewable energy sources.

Size the most suitable technologies to meet your local authority’s policy

Create a compliant Energy Statement

Supply the statement to meet your deadlines

If your local planning authority also requires your development to have a Code for Sustainable Homes or BREEAM rating then you may also find it of benefit to submit a sustainability statement. This will go into greater detail than an energy statement, will address the core sustainability policies as set by your local authority and will cover all aspects of your development’s impact on the environment, including:

Water Efficiency Calculations

Flood Risk Analysis

Drainage Strategy

Community Impact

Transport Impacts

Daylight Assessments

Thermal Comfort

The Sourcing of Materials

Impact on Pollution

Impact on Ecology

Prices from C80 Solutions start at £495 for an Energy Statement. With over 10 years’ experience, we know how to find the simplest and most cost-effective renewable technology solutions to ensure you comply with your local authority’s policy. Give us a call today on 0113 258 8445.